Feeling Quote by Robert A. Heinlein
“I wanted the feeling of romance and the sense of wonder I had known as a kid. I wanted the world to be what they had promised me it was going to be - instead of the tawdry, lousy fouled-up mess it is.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert A. Heinlein, 1961
The narrator longs for childlike wonder and a world that fulfills youthful promises, not a bleak reality.
In simple terms: Yearn for youthful wonder.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity and hope.
Themes
nostalgia
wonder
disillusionment
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- personal growth
- education reform
Key Concepts
idealism
reality gap
Questions to Reflect On
- What childhood dreams have you lost?
- How can society rekindle wonder?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with harsh truths.
